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Profiles In Krav Maga: Don Lams

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Krav Maga and Self Defense Blog/Profiles/Profiles In Krav Maga: Don Lams

If you're looking for a Krav Maga studio that is much more than a place to learn how to kick and punch, then you need look no further than Don Lams and his team at Valhalla Krav Maga.

Valhalla Krav Maga is a community where you go to meet the warrior within yourself. You'll meet a diverse number of people who all share common goals; to make themselves and their communities safer. Valhalla Krav Maga is where you will meet people who will challenge and support you, a place where you’ll find out just how strong you really are. Valhalla Krav Maga is where you go when you want to take control of your life.

Don has been studying Krav Maga since 2007. A few years later he became an Instructor in 2010.

In March of 2016, Don and his wife Samantha opened their own studio Valhalla Krav Maga located in Oak Park, Michigan.

Valhalla specializes in the Israeli self-defense and fighting system, Krav Maga, and is affiliated with Krav Maga Worldwide. They are dedicated to bringing their students the finest instruction in self-defense, fighting, and fitness.

Classes are offered to everyone, whether you're an adult just beginning your Krav Maga journey or you have an extensive background in the martial arts. Valhalla also offers a children's program "Little Vikings" for kids from ages 5 to 14, focusing on Anti-Bullying, Anti-Abduction, and building Self-Confidence, Self-Reliance, and discipline.

​Don is currently one of the highest ranking Krav Maga Worldwide Instructors in Michigan. He was recently promoted to Black Belt Instructor in 2021.

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Hi, I'm Paul Simoes

Co-Founder Of My Krav Life

I’ve been knee-deep in martial arts my whole life, and My Krav Life is where I spill the beans on how to keep yourself—and your loved ones—safe in this wild world.

When I’m not busy teaching or typing away, you’ll find me wrangling my five kids or juggling my various businesses.

​My mission? To turn everyday folks into the ultimate sheepdogs of their community. Plus, I might throw in a dad joke or two—consider yourself warned!